Data and applied scientists turn complex data into practical insights, predictive models, and products that help organizations make better decisions. Explore vetted opportunities on Ladders for experienced professionals seeking roles paying $100,000 or more.
These professionals use statistics, machine learning, experimentation, and programming to investigate real-world problems. Depending on the role, they may build predictive systems, design and evaluate experiments, develop data-driven products, or translate analytical findings into recommendations for business and technical teams.
Employers often seek experience with Python or R, SQL, statistical modeling, machine learning, data visualization, and cloud or big-data platforms. Strong communication and the ability to connect technical work to measurable outcomes are also valuable. Requirements vary by employer, industry, and seniority.
Data and applied scientists contribute across technology, finance, healthcare, retail, consulting, and other data-intensive industries. Teams may focus on areas such as personalization, forecasting, risk, operations, product analytics, or scientific research.
Browse Data & Applied Scientist openings on Ladders and compare opportunities by specialization, responsibilities, and experience level. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping you explore roles aligned with your skills and career goals.
Senior Statistical Programmer Analyst - T
$136K - $239K *
Unlock your potential by leading statistical programming efforts in clinical trials. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze and report clinical data, ensuring compliance with industry stan...
1 week ago
$120K - $145K *
Empower clinical trial design by architecting robust data infrastructures that streamline insights extraction from diverse clinical documents, enhancing decision-making through advanced data pipelines...
3 days ago
$100K - $120K *
Develop user-facing features and improve systems by leveraging software architecture, APIs, and cloud technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, maintainable solutions...
3 weeks ago
Senior Software Engineer - Rapid Development Team
$180K - $200K *
Champion the design and development of AI-driven security solutions, enhancing autonomous investigation capabilities while collaborating with cross-functional teams to address customer needs and impro...
1 week ago
Business Reporting & Data Visualization Analyst
$88K - $105K *
Transform data into actionable insights by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance reporting processes and develop impactful dashboards that drive business decisions and operational effic...
3 days ago
$76K - $120K *
Take ownership of critical operational pipelines as a Research Statistician, executing analyses and improving processes to ensure the SAT Suite runs smoothly. Collaborate with cross-functional teams t...
1 week ago
Lead, GTM Analytics & Applied AI
$190K - $210K *
Champion data-driven strategies by leading GTM analytics and applied AI initiatives. Collaborate with Sales or Marketing leadership to optimize performance, drive impactful insights, and build innovat...
2 weeks ago
$145K - $165K *
Join a dynamic team as a Data Engineer, driving data-driven decisions by designing and implementing innovative data solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance data accessibility and support a...
4 days ago
$95K - $158K *
Shape the future of analytics in healthcare education by leading product initiatives from discovery to launch, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver user-centric solutions that enhance...
Reposted 1 week ago
Senior Manager - APR DRG Concept Development Analyst
$100K - $125K *
Transform healthcare analytics by leading the development of APR-DRG audit criteria. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance payment integrity through data-driven insights and innovative so...
1 week ago
Sr. Director, Technical Researcher
$155K - $170K *
Lead complex research initiatives by transforming business questions into actionable insights. Collaborate with clients to design robust studies, ensuring methodological integrity and advancing resear...
2 weeks ago
AI Biologist - Biologics Development
$120K - $180K *
Unlock potential by joining our innovative team to advance AI in therapeutic antibody development. Collaborate with experts to set benchmarks, evaluate AI reasoning, and enhance biologics workflows, d...
6 days ago
Physical Scientist for All-sky and All-surface Radiance Satellite Data Assimilation
$100K - $120K *
Grow your career with an innovative role focusing on satellite data assimilation to enhance numerical weather prediction. Collaborate with experts to develop cutting-edge techniques and improve operat...
3 weeks ago
$145K - $249K *
Lead architecture for AI initiatives, driving innovation and compliance. Collaborate across teams to optimize performance and mentor engineers while shaping governance standards and scalable solutions...
3 weeks ago
Senior Digital Paid Ad Manager
$149K - $185K *
Lead the strategy and execution of paid digital advertising programs, optimizing campaigns across multiple channels to drive measurable pipeline and revenue impact. Collaborate with cross-functional t...
2 weeks ago
Senior Manager, Data Analytics
$145K - $173K *
Lead the charge in delivering automated data pipelines and analytics, mentoring a versatile team across data domains. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance data infrastructure and drive strategic i...
3 weeks ago
Staff Data Engineer, Market Data
$207K - $244K *
Accelerate progress at a leading trading platform by architecting and managing low-latency market data systems. Collaborate within a high-impact team to deliver reliable and high-throughput data solut...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
$145K - $175K *
Champion the integration of AI-powered API services, ensuring reliability and scalability while bridging traditional systems with modern language models. Drive innovation in backend workflows and coll...
1 week ago
$140K - $165K *
Elevate AI integration by building robust, scalable API services that bridge traditional systems and modern language models, ensuring reliability and security in every interaction...
1 week ago
$150K - $180K *
Elevate AI integration by building robust, scalable API services and workflows. Collaborate across teams to ensure reliability and security while leveraging advanced LLMs and orchestration frameworks...
1 week ago
Insights Lead Analyst, Amazon Focus
$100K - $120K *
Join us to leverage your analytical expertise in Amazon and Commerce data, driving actionable insights and advanced reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance decision-making and op...
1 week ago
$160K - $200K *
Champion the development of policy strategies that guide product decisions, ensuring compliance and safety while navigating complex regulatory landscapes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tr...
2 weeks ago
Program Manager, Human Evaluations (Recommendations)
$230K - $360K *
Elevate the quality of recommendations by leading human evaluation programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, execute, and refine evaluation frameworks that enhance user experience a...
6 days ago
$113K - $160K *
Lead the charge in architecting data solutions for enterprise customers, modernizing legacy systems across Analytics, Content, and Commerce. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data inte...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Analyze data trends and insights to drive strategic decisions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product development and user engagement through effective data visualization and repor...
3 weeks ago
What does a Data or Applied Scientist do?
A Data or Applied Scientist applies methods such as statistical analysis, machine learning, and experimentation to solve practical problems, generate insights, and support data-driven products or decisions.
What skills are commonly required for Data & Applied Scientist jobs?
Commonly requested skills include Python or R, SQL, statistics, machine learning, data visualization, and experience working with large datasets. Employers may also value communication, experimentation, and domain knowledge.
How is an applied scientist different from a data scientist?
The titles overlap and vary by employer. Applied scientists often emphasize developing and deploying methods or models to address specific product or operational problems, while data scientists may cover a broader mix of analysis, experimentation, modeling, and business insights.
What industries hire Data and Applied Scientists?
Technology, finance, healthcare, retail, consulting, and many other industries hire these professionals to support areas such as forecasting, personalization, risk analysis, research, and product development.
How can I find Data & Applied Scientist jobs paying $100,000 or more?
Explore Ladders for vetted professional Data & Applied Scientist opportunities paying $100,000 or more, and review each listing for its qualifications, responsibilities, and compensation details.